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Courtland, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Southampton County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,784 Population 1,939/sq mi density
$49,620 Median Income $19,087 per capita
$237,300 Home Value $283,056 Zillow
$966 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,554 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,620 median income, 12.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$237,300 home value, $966/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Courtland, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,620
34% below
$19,087 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
16% below
Zillow: $283,056
Median Rent
$966/mo
17% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
15% below
4,554/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Courtland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Courtland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
84%
Rent
83%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
356%
Crime
85%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Courtland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Courtland residents earn a median household income of $49,620 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,087. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Courtland is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,056. Median rent is $966/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Courtland reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,554/100K.

Education

19.4% of adults in Courtland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Courtland has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,784
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,939/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,620
Per Capita$19,087
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty14.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$942

Housing

B+
Home Value$237,300
Rent$966
Ownership40.7%
Zillow$283,056
Housing Units515
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent324/100K
Property4,554/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation26 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Courtland was founded in 1791.
The median home in Courtland was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.